Book Description

Offering a straightforward introduction to the basic principles of leadership, Peter G. Northouse's Introduction to Leadership: Concepts and Practice focuses on providing readers with practical strategies for becoming better leaders. Written by the author of the SAGE best-seller Leadership: Theory and Practice, Fourth Edition, this new, applied text provides the much-needed "how-to" component of leading for students in leadership courses. Three interactive components in every chapter-self-assessment questionnaires, observational exercises, and reflection and action worksheets-get readers actively involved in applying leadership concepts to their own lives. Grounded in leadership theory, yet accessible and reader-friendly, this book covers a fundamental aspect of leadership in each chapter and illustrates its application in real leadership situations. A final chapter discusses the key topic of ethics in leadership. Key Features Looks at one quality of leadership per chapter, making it easier for readers to understand and apply material to their own lives, Uses examples and case studies to illustrate each fundamental aspect of leadership (creating a vision, listening to out-group members, and overcoming obstacles, for example), Encourages readers to complete a Questionnaire before reading each chapter to explore their own leadership styles and preferences, Guides readers in examining behaviors of leaders from their own lives through each chapter's Observational Exercise, Includes Reflection and Action Worksheets that encourage readers to reflect on their own leadership styles and identify an action plan for improving their leadership skills. Instructors' Resources on CD-ROM, including PowerPoint slides, a test bank, writing assignments, and chapter reviews, are available to qualified instructors by contacting SAGE Customer Care at 1-800-818-SAGE (7243) between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. PST. Introduction to Leadership: Concepts and Practice is intended as a primary text for leadership courses in departments of business, communication, education, public administration, or other related fields. It can also be used in student activites, continuing education, corporate training, executive development, in-service training, and government or military training programs. Book jacket.